TV: Gary: Tank Commander

When he's not shuffling around in his dressing gown as student/abattoir worker Howard on Fresh Meat, Greg McHugh takes the rather more testosterone-addled form of army corporal Gary in another of BBC Scotland's strong comedies. Have a wee glance at series three, which is available on iPlayer until Monday evening.

TV: Breaking Bad – Season Five

Claustrophobic and unrelentingly grim, sure, but the first half of the fifth season of Vince Gilligan's meth opus cements further the notion that it has elevated itself to Sopranian levels of TV goodness. In lieu of someone, anyone, televising the thing, Netflix has again snapped up the rights for its streaming service. Witness Walter White's continued descent into villainy, but take your time over it; the final episodes don't even air in the States until summer 2013.

Video: Epically Later'd

Photographer and documentarian Patrick O'Dell shines a light on the lives and careers of pro skaters such as Eric Koston and Elissa Steamer, which are often just as much about hedonism and tragedy as feeble grinds and vert ramps.

TV: Horror Europa With Mark Gatiss

An addendum to his History Of Horror series, which focused on homegrown and Hollywood fare, this well-researched and affectionately told special sees Gatiss pay fulsome tribute to the work of Europe's greatest gorehounds, from the postwar expressionism of Wiene to the politicised work of del Toro.

Video: The Onion's Voter's Guide

"This year your pathetic, statistically meaningless vote is more important than ever", assures a booming voiceover for the bluffer's guides to messrs Obama and Romney. This being the Onion, trenchant satire ("If elected Barack Obama will actually be serving his second term as President... which may come as a surprise to many voters") is sugared somewhat by more absurdist fare; were you aware that in the event of further economic depression, Romney's recovery plans include piloting a "space ark" containing two of every world currency?

TV: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Smiley's People

Secret State, which begins Wednesday, is being talked up by some as an heir to the revered political dramas of the 70s and 80s. If it contains even a fraction of the tension and dread of this pair of Le Carré adaptations, starring Alec Guinness, available to buy at both Blinkbox and iTunes, it'll certainly be worth watching.